“Does Periodontal Therapy Reduce the Risk for Systemic Diseases?” - 04/08/11
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Periodontal disease is treated by various approaches, including simple oral hygiene practices, professional mechanical debridement, antimicrobial therapy and periodontal surgery. There is evidence to associate periodontal disease with several systemic diseases and conditions, including myocardial infarction, adverse pregnancy outcomes, diabetes mellitus, and respiratory disease. This article reviews the published literature that describes the effects of periodontal treatment on cardiovascular diseases, adverse pregnancy outcomes, diabetes mellitus, and respiratory disease. While some progress has been made, further research is required to understand the value of periodontal interventions in the prevention of systemic diseases.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Periodontal disease, Periodontal therapy, Periodontitis, Systemic diseases
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Vol 54 - N° 1
P. 163-181 - janvier 2010 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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